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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,179.20, 1,079,546.40 and 404,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,179.20, 1,079,546.40 and 404,251.20 is: 606,813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,179.20 : 1,079,546.40 = 404,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,179.20/1,079,546.40 = 404,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,179.20x = 1,079,546.40 × 404,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,179.20x = 436,407,927,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,407,927,655.68/719,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,813.89

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